Claytons to Martini: Stradbroke win will be sweeter for Edmonds
Toby Edmonds won the Stradbroke Handicap when Eagle Farm was a ghost town during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it will be a much greater triumph if he can win the race again on Saturday.
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Caserta’s favourite horse sets out to fulfil Group 1 prophecy
Late jockey Chris Caserta predicted Far Too Easy would win a Group 1, and it would mean the world to his family and connections if it came true in the Stradbroke Handicap.
‘Never seen a better jockey’: J-Mac closes in on Miracle Mal’s mark
Hall of Fame jockey Malcolm Johnston is adamant James McDonald will claim his national riding record for most Group 1 wins in a season – it’s just a matter of when.
Trainer reveals Group 1 JJ Atkins contender was ‘flying blind’ in lead-up
It will surely help Group 1 JJ Atkins contender Torque To Be Sure that he will actually be able to see where he is going in the big race on Saturday, after having major issues the last time he raced.
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Maher filly making right noises for Oaks upset repeat
A year after Socks Nation’s shock Queensland Oaks win, trainer Ciaron Maher will try to do it again with a filly that won at Bathurst two starts ago.
Williams’ winter priorities could hamper premiership pursuit
Craig Williams has eight weeks to reel in Blake Shinn’s 12-win lead in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership, but his schedule may not allow it.
Benagil still Oaks benchmark ‘if she brings her A-game’
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Benagil in her Queensland Oaks lead-up, but trainer Glen Thompson says the Group 1 winner is back on track for her grand final on Saturday.
‘The boy has become a man’: Private Harry thrills Doyle
Private Harry has returned to Nathan Doyle’s stables at Newcastle, with the trainer delighted at how much the 2025 The Everest hope has strengthened up in two months off.
Boss lady Lang given Best chance to score biggest career win
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang looks poised to create Brisbane riding history and now she has an unexpected chance at scoring her biggest career win in the rescheduled Fred Best Classic at Doomben on Wednesday.
Champ takes massive Leap outside comfort zone
For just the second time in more than four years and 65 race starts, Leap To Fame will switch from mobile start to standing-start racing at Albion Park on Saturday night.
‘Potential to produce something very special’: Winx’s Hot date confirmed
Part-owner Peter Tighe has revealed the stallion that mighty mare Winx – a winner of 33 consecutive races and more than $26 million in prizemoney – will visit in the coming breeding season.
‘It jeopardises the Stradbroke’: Benedetta back-up gamble
Trainer Jason Warren will roll the dice on his star mare Benedetta this Saturday by running her in Saturday’s rescheduled Kingsford Smith Cup ahead of a Stradbroke Handicap tilt.
Pride’s plea: ‘What about the Kingsford Smith Cup horses?’
Trainer Joe Pride has ruled his elite sprinter Private Eye out of the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup, questioning why officials didn’t reschedule the washed out race to Wednesday this week.
Marsupial madness: Kangaroo bounds into danger at Warren
It was a sedate start to the day at Warren on Monday in a Benchmark 58 for the country stayers … until a rogue kangaroo entered the fray.
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